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Scaut and Trinsic have partnered to bring reusable digital credentials and cryptographically verified digital identities to employment background screening. The integration allows employers to verify candidates using trusted digital credentials — such as mobile…
Virginia’s new Business Screening Services (BSS) program will significantly change how private background screening companies handle Virginia criminal and traffic history records. Starting July 1, 2026, screening businesses must register with the Virginia State…
A Honduran woman has been ordered to serve 26 months in federal prison after a judge found she used a stolen identity to secure a job in Pinellas County, Florida. Nidia Roxana Maradiaga-Flores was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday following her…
Traditional reference checks are no longer sufficient for employers trying to verify job candidates. While asking “when can we contact your references?” was once a standard step, it has become less reliable due to fabricated references, coached responses, and…
Data inventories are a foundational step for practical privacy compliance, enabling organizations to understand what personal data they collect, how it is used, where it is stored, and with whom it is shared. A well-maintained inventory supports legal obligations,…
Portable user-verified background checks shift control of screening data to individuals, enabling reusable, continuously updated records that improve accuracy and transparency. This approach reduces hiring delays, enhances candidate experience, and lowers compliance…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released joint guidance on employment background checks. The guidance includes separate resources for employers and job applicants, outlining rights and…
The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) has approved Bayometric’s Live Scan Fingerprinting System forelectronic capture and submission of fingerprints to support background checks. The system meets Utah DPS and FBItechnical standards, enabling faster, more accurate…
Employers are increasingly deploying AI tools to streamline key HR functions, from resume screening to performancemanagement and other workforce functions. In 2026, these tools are no longer experimental; some companies areembedding them in core HR functions. At the…
Employers face evolving background screening challenges in 2026 due to AI use, rising fraud, and tighter regulation.AI can speed screening but must be paired with human judgment. Rising sophisticated fraud means stronger checksare needed. One-time pre-hire screening…